Ford puts Ranger doors through extreme tests to make sure they last. Tim Griffiths, a Ford Australia test engineer, explains that the doors face tough conditions in daily use.
The company opens and shuts the front and rear doors over 100,000 times. This process mimics ten years of regular use. Tests occur in temperatures from -40°C to 80°C.
Automated machines handle the doors, varying the closing speed to cover all possible scenarios. The month-long test runs continuously.
Ford adds a gritty spray to parts, simulating harsh outback and coastal environments. Griffiths assures that every opening part undergoes rigorous testing to meet Ford’s standards.
